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The Atlas of Water: Mapping the World's Most Critical Resource

The Atlas of Water: Mapping the World's Most Critical Resource

by RobinClarke (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

    $11.94
Synopsis

'A striking new approach to cartography...no-one wishing to keep a grip on the reality of the world should be without these books' - International Herald Tribune . 'This book contains not just maps but also visually ingenious tables, graphs, pie charts and colour photos revealing, amongst others, uses and abuses, water health, the reshaping of the natural water flow and cycle, water 'wars', and ways forward' - OXFAM Development Resources Review . Today, more than a billion people are without easy access to safe drinking water. By 2050, almost half the world's population will face severe water shortages. The planet is running out of fresh water fast. Yet water is a key commodity for future development. This crucial and timely atlas shows water distribution worldwide, and considers a future where privatization and profit dictate availability. With snapshots of vulnerable areas - such as Bangladesh, California, Mexico City and the Middle East - as well as the global picture, this is a unique resource for general readers, as well as policy makers and students.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 128
 Publisher: Earthscan Ltd
Published: 03 May 2004
ISBN 10: 1844071332
ISBN 13: 9781844071333

Media Reviews
'Reading this book is engrossing.' Waterlines 'A striking new approach to cartography... no-one wishing to keep a grip on the reality of the world should be without these books' International Herald Tribune 'A companion volume to the equally excellent Atlas of Food... The format of text, maps, charts and diagrams enables a great deal of information to be presented concisely and attractively... This is an indispensable guide to a vital issue.' Scientific and Medical Network Review 'This colourful publication presents [water] issues in facts, figures, graphs and maps, and the result is a very attractive and useful book - Highly recommended' New Agriculturist 'This book is for young and old and essential for school libraries' Sherkin Comment 'This useful atlas should be on the desk of everyone concerned with the provision, conservation and optimal use of freshwater resources. It gives a wealth of information in comparatively few pages.' Mike Baker, World Meteorological Organization Bulletin 'This book is highly valuable for readers to gain wider knowledge particularly on the importance of water conservation, water equity and water democracy.' Bookshelf 'The book shows the importance of water globally and through specific regional examples - I would recommend schools purchase three or four copies.' Geographical Education 'This useful atlas should be on the desk of everyone concerned with the provision, conservation and optimal use of freshwater resources.' Bulletin of the World Metereological Organization '[A] crucial and timely atlas.' Peopleandplanet.net
Author Bio
Robin Clarke is author of many books on the environment and was editor of UNEP's flagship publications Global Environment Outlook 2000 and 2002. Janet King has worked for many years editing and researching environmental, political, and historical atlases.